El Cabezo Surf Break

El Cabezo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 12.06° S 77.25° W

Issued: 12 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Cabezo sea temperature is
22.2° C

4.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

El Cabezo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Cabezo surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,904 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Cabezo this week:

The surf forecast for El Cabezo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Cabezo in the next 16 days are 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 22nd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 22nd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 22nd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Cabezo over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
20
1.2
SW
19
1.7
SW
18
1.8
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.3
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
157
176
302
280
255
248
203
142
181
208
312
1037
1761
1839
1591
1284
966
1355
1090
953
1019
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
30
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
S
10
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:37AM1.06m
8:27PM0.53m
9:30AM1.02m
9:44PM0.53m
10:21AM0.95m
11:06PM0.56m
11:11AM0.87m
00:28AM0.61m
11:58AM0.79m
1:42AM0.67m
12:45PM0.71m
2:43AM0.73m
1:30PM0.64m
3:31AM0.78m
Low Tide
3:31PM0.26m
2:11AM0.10m
4:31PM0.25m
3:11AM0.20m
5:28PM0.23m
4:20AM0.30m
6:20PM0.21m
5:43AM0.39m
7:05PM0.19m
7:12AM0.43m
7:45PM0.18m
8:34AM0.44m
8:21PM0.16m
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6:26
6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
 mm
Temp °C
18
18
18
19
19
18
19
19
18
18
19
18
18
18
18
18
19
18
18
19
18
Feels °C
15
16
15
18
17
16
18
18
16
16
17
15
17
16
16
18
19
16
17
19
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
15
0.9
S
6
1.1
S
7
0.8
SW
15
1.2
S
7
1.1
S
7
1.1
S
7
1
S
7
1
S
7
0.6
SW
16
1.2
SW
19
1.7
SW
18
1.8
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
65
176
53
107
255
147
127
124
94
94
203
1037
1761
1839
1591
1284
966
1355
1090
953
1019
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
9
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.4
SW
9
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
20
0.5
SW
12
1.3
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.3
S
9
1.3
S
10
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
1.2
S
11
Energy kJ
136
54
302
280
28
248
183
142
140
208
312
73
187
193
208
252
326
5
2
2
332
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
9
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
8
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
15
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
157
155
29
29
99
24
203
112
181
74
36
33
6
5
5
5
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
4
0.7
S
5
1.2
S
6
1.2
S
7
1
S
7
1.2
S
7
Energy kJ
14
26
102
147
94
135
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
2
Distance (km)
53
27
27
10
0
27
27
7
7
27
27
27
53
0
27
10
0
0
53
0
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Lima
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Peru
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
5
6
8
4
4
5
9
9
7
5
6
7
5
5
8
9
9
9
5
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Information about the El Cabezo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Cabezo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Cabezo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Cabezo surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (El Cabezo) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Cabezo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

El Cabezo is 13 km (8 miles) from the very large city of Callao. If you plan a holiday in Lima, look for hotels and other accommodation in Callao. Callao has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.

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